Description

Calcium Borohydride is an inorganic chemical compound valued for its powerful reducing properties. This versatile reagent is essential for selective reduction reactions in complex organic synthesis and materials processing. It is particularly sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and advanced materials sectors for its ability to deliver high-purity results.

Application

• Organic Synthesis: As a potent reducing agent for carbonyl groups, epoxides, and other functional groups in complex molecule construction.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring precise and selective reduction steps.
• Hydrogen Storage Material: Investigated as a solid-state hydrogen carrier due to its high hydrogen content by weight.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of specialty chemicals, dyes, and perfumes where controlled reactivity is critical.
• Metallurgy: Used for the reduction of metal oxides and in the preparation of metal borides and other advanced ceramic materials.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a catalyst or co-catalyst in specific polymerization reactions and polymer modification processes.

Basic Information

Product Name	Calcium Borohydride
CAS No.	17068-95-0
Molecular Formula	Ca(BH4)2
Molecular Weight	105.95 g/mol
Synonyms	Calcium Tetrahydroborate; Calcium Boranate; Calcium Borohydride (Ca(BH4)2); Borate(1-), tetrahydro-, calcium (2:1); Calcium tetrahydridoborate; Ca(BH4)2
EINECS	241-152-5

Quality Control

Our Calcium Borohydride is produced and tested under stringent quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles for every shipment. Our quality systems are designed to meet the exacting standards of research and industrial applications, ensuring reliable material for your critical processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area under an inert atmosphere (e.g., argon or nitrogen) due to its hygroscopic and easily oxidized nature. Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and incompatible materials such as strong acids, oxidizers, and water.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to grayish powder or crystals
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Ca(BH4)2)	≥ 95.0%
Calcium (Ca) Content	Contact for details
Boron (B) Content	Contact for details
Insolubles	≤ 0.5%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.